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CSR (certificate signing request) decoder

Read a CSR or certificate: subject, key size, signature, SANs and validity, with warnings.

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About CSR (certificate signing request) decoder

Paste a certificate signing request or certificate and read its subject, key type and size, signature algorithm, subject alternative names and validity dates. Checking a CSR before sending it to a certificate authority catches typos in the common name and weak 1024-bit keys early.

How to use CSR (certificate signing request) decoder

  1. Type or paste your text in the box above.
  2. The result appears instantly as you type.
  3. Copy the result or download it as a file.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to paste a CSR into a decoder?

A CSR holds only public information and never the private key. Still, never paste a private key anywhere, and decoding happens here in your browser.

Is CSR (certificate signing request) decoder free?

Yes. CSR (certificate signing request) decoder on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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